Help us keep our estates safe this Bonfire Night

The Autumn can be a really exciting time – as the nights draw in, events like Diwali, Halloween, Bonfire Night and even the Christmas holiday feel just around the corner. But Bonfire Night in particular can be very dangerous, cause damage to property and make people feel vulnerable. So, every year, we work with our partners at Newcastle City Council, Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue service to try to make our city as safe as possible. Last year the campaign resulted in 80 tonnes of combustible waste being removed from YHN estates and it was reported by Northumbria Police that there was a 29% reduction in incidents involving fireworks and bonfires. In the run up to Bonfire Night, we’ve organised a number of events to help you dispose of any combustible materials you may have stored in your garden or sheds to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands and ending up on an illegal bonfire and causing damaged to estates. Doing this will help to keep your estate safe and pleasant for everyone, but it doesn’t mean you have to miss out completely – attend an organised display and you get all of the fun without the danger! Caged wagons will be available to collect waste at various places across the city from next week – see below for details of collections in your area (they are listed by local housing office) East End Scarborough Road, Byker – 26th October 2016 between 9am and 1.30pm. Kenton Elm Grove, Gosforth on 24th October between 9.30am and 11.30am Amherst Road, Fawdon on 27th October between 9.30am and 11.30am Rosehill Way, Blakelaw on 28th October between 9.30am and 11.30am On the corner of Byrness Close / Ryal Walk on 28th October between 10am and 12noon Trowbridge Way, North Kenton, on 1st November between 9.30am and 11.30am 165 Estate on 2nd November between 9.30am and 11.30am On the corner of Eastern Way / Houghton Avenue, Cowgate, on 2nd November between 12.30pm and 2.30pm Outer West Car parks 2-10 Hotchpudding Place /1-7 Lindisfarne Close on, 25th October between 10am and 12noon Corners of Dene Ave/Bewick Cr, Bewick Cr/Rokeby Ave on, 25th October between 10am and 11.30am Car parks to side 17 Deighton Walk/Rear 1 Earsdon Close on, 31st October between 1pm and 3pm Carpark on Hareside Court, on 3rd November between 1pm and 2.30pm Lay-by to front of 50 to 54 East Thorpe, on 4th November between 10am and 11.30am Walker Evistones Gardens, Walker, on 21st October between 10am and 1pm Losh Terrace, Walker on 24th October between 10am and 12noon Hexham Avenue, Walker, on 25th October between 10am and 12noon Merton Road, Walker, on 27th October between 10am and 1pm Kingston Avenue, Walker, on 31st October between 10am and 1pm West End Muswell Hill, Scotswood, on 27th October between 10am and 1pm Pendower Estate, on 1st November between 10am and 1pm On the corner of Waverley Road / Mather Road, on 2nd November between 10am and 1pm New Mills Estate, on 3rd November between 10am and 1pm Willow Avenue, on 3rd November between 10pm and 1pm Jubilee Estate, on 4th November between 10am and 1pm